There are now eight airlines providing nonstop service to 29 destinations at SRQ.

In addition to increased passenger traffic, the Florida Department of Transportation released an economic impact study this month that shows the SRQ has an annual economic impact of over $1.33 billion and generates over 12,000 jobs and a payroll exceeding $475 million.

“The FDOT study demonstrates that SRQ is a critical economic generator for the community and all these benefits come without the use of any local tax dollars," says President and CEO Rick Piccolo in the statement.